Old age comes with its associated problems and as a pet owner you may need some help to be able to deal with assisting your ageing or debilitated pet. Our pets’ life expectancies are increasing year after year. Tessie is a 4 year old Jack Russell Terrier who was hit by car and suffered severe [Read More…]
Whether your pet has had back surgery or not in most cases one can rehabilitate a paralysed pet so that they can have some form of mobility. They may still be a little wobbly but at least they will be able to walk and have some quality of life. Your vet will advise you if [Read More…]
As pets’ get older they may have trouble jumping in and out of the car. Sometimes we try and help but we can end up hurting them as its difficult to get ones hands underneath them and give support in the right places. Harnesses designed specifically for aiding pets in and out of cars can [Read More…]
TOP TEN TIPS FOR PETS WITH ARTHRITIS 1. Exercise: is important to maintain the ligaments and muscles. Little and often so your pet does not tire. If you pet is collapsing toward the end of a walk this is too long. Hydrotherapy is a great way to exercise in an environment where there is decreased weight [Read More…]
1) If you have slippery floors eg wood, tiles, laminate. In older dogs with muscle weakness or arthritis the tread on the shoes helps with grip and gives them a lot more confidence when walking Postoperatively: when we don’t want them to slip and injure themselves or damage the surgical site. Neurological cases: eg disc [Read More…]
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis in animals. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the joints starts wearing away until the subchondral bone gets exposed. Inflammatory mediators get released into the joint causing inflammation and pain. Even with treatment, arthritis makes it difficult for your pet to deal [Read More…]